Survey reveals shift in how priests see themselves and their vocation
Younger U.S. priests increasingly identify as theologically conservative, politically moderate, ‘first responders’ to abuse.
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Our Lady of Guadalupe statue untouched by Hurricane Otis’ destructive winds in Mexico
A statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe, including a cloth mantle, was left intact amid the devastation caused by Hurricane Otis, which struck the coastal city of Acapulco and other … Learn More
Cardinal denies working on changes to procedures for papal elections
VATICAN CITY — Cardinal Gianfranco Ghirlanda, a top adviser to Pope Francis on matters involving canon law, denied reports the pope had asked him to draft revisions to the rules … Learn More
Brooklyn bishop disciplines pastor who allowed pop star to film music video in church
The Diocese of Brooklyn announced Saturday that a local pastor who allowed a pop star to shoot a lewd music video in the church no longer has administrative oversight over … Learn More
U.S. bishops object to inclusion of abortion in proposed federal sexual harassment guidance
WASHINGTON (OSV News) — A rule proposed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, “Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace,” would govern the implementation of federal law on harassment … Learn More
Like Thérèse, ‘be radical in love’ in the face of violence, says bishop of Lisieux
PARIS — In these times of violence and hatred around the world, following St. Thérèse’s of Lisieux confidence is crucial to the world regaining balance, said the bishop of Lisieux … Learn More
As wars rage, Catholics in U.S. gather to pray, fast for peace
With close to 30 major wars and conflicts raging throughout the world — among them, the Israel-Hamas war and Russia’s war on Ukraine — Catholics across the country gathered Oct. … Learn More
Survey: Catholics aware of church’s social teaching but hear little on it in parishes, dioceses
Catholic social teaching has widely been described as “the church’s best kept secret.” A recent report indicates that may still be the case, and that efforts to spread it may … Learn More
Could learning to “die well” defeat the assisted suicide trend?
Stephen Doran, M.D., is a board-certified neurosurgeon with over 25 years of experience. He is also the author of “To Die Well: A Catholic Neurosurgeon’s Guide to the End of … Learn More
Roadtrip: Popular catacomb tours at New York cathedral lesson in Catholic history
“Catacombs by Candlelight” tour shows behind the scenes of Cathedral.